The Theodore Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Tagaytay, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.
The Theodore Hotel offers guests an array of room amenities including a minibar, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available.
The small hotel offers a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and room service, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features free breakfast. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking.
While in Tagaytay, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from The Theodore Hotel, including Mahogany Market Eateries (0.1 mi), Balay Dako (0.9 mi), and Leslie's (0.9 mi).
If you are interested in exploring Tagaytay, check out a garden, such as Paradizoo.
Places to stay are graded on a 0-100 scale. The higher the grade, the easier it is for travelers to find restaurants and things to do within walking distance.
The Theodore was recommended by my sister who discovered the newly opened hotel. It had a soft opening last September 2010 and a formal opening 3 months after. It is situated along the main highway right beside The Boutique Hotel with an unobstructed view of the Taal Volcano.
Unfortunately we were offered Room 1, a Superior Room and also known as The Cherry Blossoms Room. It is the only room located along the short hallway on the ground floor between the lobby and the dining area beside the garden. With 2 double beds and a sofa bed, it comfortably accommodated my family of 3 adults and 2 kids. The room is spacious and cozy but not enough lighting.
Overall the boutique hotel is a beautiful addition to the expanding range of hotels in Tagaytay. However, if you are a light sleeper, STAY AWAY FROM ROOM 1! We were already asleep when suddenly a big group of inconsiderate people frolicked at the lobby. They were talking loudly and laughing their hearts out at quarter to midnight (later I found out they were friends of the owner)! This went on for almost 10 minutes! My wife and I would normally tolerate this kind of rudeness but I just had to call the front office desk and complain when my daughter finally woke up. A few minutes later the noise died down and at last peace and quiet... until I realized you can also hear the vehicles passing along the highway when it's really quiet. One reason is because half of the wall where the TV is located is made of frosted glass (noise can easily penetrate)... and on the other side is the front office. A blackout curtain is installed but the light outside seeps along the sides and creates a dimlight effect in the bedroom. I do not understand why anyone would design a room this way. Aesthetics over comfort?
I will definitely come back and stay at The Theodore again with my family and next time I'll make sure to be booked on the upper floors facing Taal Volcano. But if you're visiting Tagaytay with only a partner and do not mind splurging a bit more then I would highly recommend The Discovery Country Suites.
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Date of stay: February 2011
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I drove to Tagaytay last Sunday despite the bad weather. I was supposed to go with some friends but they cancelled at the last minute. I was never the type to be fazed with the thought of traveling alone so off I go.
Since I booked a room with 2 beds, I had to call and check if they still had a room with a king size bed. Unfortunately, they had one but it was the Moorish room, which isn't exactly my type. In my head, i was visualizing staying in either the Whimsical room or the Retro room. When I got there, I was greeted by a warm and friendly staff. She showed me the room that I booked - the Farm. When I told her I was staying alone, she asked if I would like to have the Whimsical room since the Moorish room just got taken. Of course, I happily said yes because that was the room I was visualizing in my head! :-)
I was very happy with my stay. The bed was comfortable with an abundance of pillows! Lol. They set up the dvd player for me so I had a grand time watching my fave tv series. Later in the day, I felt hungry so I decided to cross the street to Ayala Serin mall despite the pouring rain and chilly weather. Had a great time finishing my late lunch and lounging with a nice warm cafe latte while reading a magazine. When I went back, i just watched another episode and went down again for my free facial massage. Very rejuvenating!
When I woke up the next day, rain was still pouring hard so I just really enjoyed my very lazy Monday in bed. I went down for breakfast and had a fantastic tapsilog then went back to bed.
Wonderful stay. Looking forward to staying there again. :D
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Date of stay: July 2015Trip type: Traveled solo
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The Theodore Hotel is officially my favorite hotel/BnB in Tagaytay. I've tried out quite a lot of hotels in Tagaytay including the overrated one right beside it. From the very quick responses to my inquiries, a breezy 2-minute check in, spotless and above average-sized rooms, their hearty breakfast options and most especially their very warm and attentive staff - this hotel is definitely worth coming back to. The first time I was there was around 3 years ago during our wedding anniversary. I will never forget how they surprised us with a lovely candle lit dinner at the garden overlooking the lake with our own server attentively waiting in case we would need anything. When we got back to our room, another surprise awaited - path from the door up to the bed was filled with red rose petals. It turned out, it was hubby's surprise and they gamely played and helped him along.
This time around, we were with our 3 kids and even before we left, they were already asking when we'll come back. They loved the big room with lots of options where to sleep. It's a perfect place for couples or families who want to spend time together and unwind. Above all, what makes the hotel special is their sincere and warm people who seem to know what you need even before you ask.
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Date of stay: March 2015
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Â The Theodore Room is definitely worth the extra bucks. It has a huge main bed, 2 day beds and...
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We stayed here for my sister in law's wedding preps...(The entourage and family members rented out the whole hotel). When we got to our room, the floor was really sticky and dirty. I checked out the bathroom and saw the shower area and sink were also dirty (sink had hair... )... The room smelled old and stuffy. I hope they clean and check their rooms before giving it to the next guest.
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Date of stay: June 2015Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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dirty room,dirty wall of shower area,bad air condition, landline is not working, i cannot call the staff from the phone,bad wifi goes on and off,i suggest atleast give free drinking water even guest didnt ask for it.very bad experiene
thank you
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Date of stay: August 2018
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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What to love: 1.not crowded, only 10 rooms and no tourists 2.beautiful garden with a magnificent view of taal lake 3.painless check in 4.great staff 5.yummy breakfast 6.free massage and facial :)
Not great at all: 1.very pricey rooms with no windows, claustrophobic level-this was the real deal breaker for me. 2 . rooms with view are way expensive 3.poor lighting in the room
Will I come back? No, would go somewhere else next time.
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Date of stay: November 2014
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We were just old friends trying to find a change of scene from the hustle and bustle of Manila, so we set off to Tagaytay on a weekday starting off from Greenhills before the morning office rush. We meet some other friends at the Petron station along the expressway to convoy our way to Tagaytay with no definite destination. There were suggestions from all six of us, until we decided to check out a new place called The Theodore. We had no great expectations, we just wanted to have a nice place, with a great view and friendly surroundings. We were pleasantly surprised by the quaint and cozy boutique hotel. We first perched ourselves by the gazebo with some welcome drinks and some girl talk. Then after, we were toured around the theme rooms that were artistically tasteful. We were lucky enough to meet the owners who were there that day to visit the property. They joined us for lunch in the main dining area, which felt like home. The food was like home cooked meals and the host were most gracious, it felt like we were visiting old friends. Unfortunately, the day ended abruptly since we were trying to avoid the afternoon traffic rush back to Manila; but we left feeling refreshed and contented. Not only do we have a refuge the next time we decide to take a midweek break, but we gained new friends! The Theodore is a definite thumbs up, check it out!
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Date of stay: February 2011
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Trip type: Traveled with family
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We booked for a weekend escape from Manila. The location is right between the Tagayay Rotonda and the Ayala Mall Serin, So bus stop also close by. We had a Vista Delxe Room (Geometric) with garden view first floor and direct vw on the lake. The B&B is quite pricey and requests even a mark up during weekend nights. Prices incrased even during 2017. There is a wecome masage at the spa inhouse but this service was also reduced down to a facial during second half 2017. Plated breakfast offering from menu and provided by next door restaurant. However, sufficient and reasonable. Minibar, coffe/tea maker avalable. Bathroo with convenient shoer and additional tub. Nice garden terrasse. Closeby the mall with various restaurants. Almost everything could be walked but not necessarily conventient walkways. Front desk service is friendly, a billing issue could not be solved after leaving, email address seems inactive. Street noise during the day but quiet durng night.
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Date of stay: September 2017
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Room to the back, garden side with view to Taal Lake
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Spent our honeymoon in this hotel and we are glad we did!
Our wedding was in Batangas and we thought that Tagaytay was the next best place to spend our first few days as husband and wife before we fly out to our honeymoon abroad. Hubby and I got the Moorish room through Deal Grocer for only Php3,800. Booking was a breeze and the hotel's staff were very efficient and professional. They reply promptly, with details which are more than just sufficient.
Location-wise, it was perfect--it's just across Ayala Malls Serin. The room was more than what I expected--it was spacious and squeaky clean.
Breakfast was really good. Serving was big and it was delicious. It was also nice, just walking around the garden after breakfast, feeling the cool Tagaytay breeze (it was January and it was cold when we were there!).
I am giving this a 5, since it was a smooth, relaxing stay and the hotel was beautiful. Just beautiful. :)
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Date of stay: January 2016Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Theodore Hotel feels like a mansion with many rooms. What I loved most about it is the gazebo that I hanged out in at the hotel backyard - it always had a cool breeze and was overlooking the Taal lake.
Pros: -The superior room we stayed in had 2 beds, a queen-sized bed and a daybed. The daybed is quite short and squarish, we joked that it's the bed for naughty kids. -They gave us welcome drinks (2 glasses of iced tea) and 2 bottles of water for free. -Complete toiletries -Closet in the bathroom to put stuff -You may request for room slippers from thr front desk -Friendly and very accommodating staff (even if I think there are only 3 of them there), they act fast and take initiative to help. -The Deal Grocer voucher we availed for this stay also included a 30-minute massage for 2. The massage was incredible, I wish could extend it to three hours. They have an in-house spa. -The hotel breakfast was excellent. They even allow you to eat wherever in the hotel you want. I ate mine at the gazebo where I was reading. Husband ate his in the bedroom. -Bed was comfortable. Aircon okay. -They allow pet check-in (with extra fee, of course)! Found out about this after our stay though. -We were allowed to bring food in, with no corkage charge. -The furniture at the lobby was very nice and modern. Would love to have something like them when I own a house someday.
Cons: -There were some cracks in the walls and some black cloudy spots on the ceiling. Don't know if the cloudy stuff were molds, but perhaps these can be fixed or cleaned. -The gazebo had cobwebs around it. Like, there could be webs on my hair when I lean on the gazebo couch. Perhaps the staff can take note of cleaning these outdoor areas more often. -The small area outside our hotel window also needs serious cleaning.
Suggestions: -Hope you can add more outdoor gazebos. I think there are only two. Love staying in them!
Had a great stay here. Would definitely come back next time.
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Date of stay: October 2015Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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